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Motorcycle lift for engine removal (?) |
retrofit |
Jul 21 2008, 01:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 17-April 04 From: Turlock,Ca Member No.: 1,943 |
What's the verdict on using a motorcycle lift for engine removal/install?
Thinking the Harbour Fright econo-version. I know there has been some discussion pro/con on this but I never caught the bottom line. Info please. Allen |
Dr. Roger |
Jul 21 2008, 01:51 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
one vote for "yes".
i use two jacks. one regular and one motorcycle. the MC jack does not get as high as a regular jack but i lay a square piece of plywood across it and that makes for a nice platform. |
computers4kids |
Jul 21 2008, 02:20 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
one vote for "yes". i use two jacks. one regular and one motorcycle. the MC jack does not get as high as a regular jack but i lay a square piece of plywood across it and that makes for a nice platform. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) One block of wood on the motorclycle across legs. You need about 3 inches more height. A floorjack under the body of the car right below where the tunnel exits into engine compartment....you can lift the car easily from here. |
GaroldShaffer |
Jul 21 2008, 02:26 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,617 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I found that the HF transmission jack works better. You have no height issues. YMMV
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toon1 |
Jul 21 2008, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
Yep! for $49 buck you can't go wrong.
I bought one just for this, I've pulled the engine 4 times with it, works GUUD. |
computers4kids |
Jul 21 2008, 02:33 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
They make excellent engine stands as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
PS I have one you can borrow if you are coming this way (Visalia). |
914helo |
Jul 21 2008, 02:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None |
I originallly bought my motorcycle/atv lift at Kragen't for my 911 engine removal (work's great). Also good for our 914's.
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Jeffs9146 |
Jul 22 2008, 12:37 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
The only problem with the motorcycle jack is you cant lower the engine all the way down with the trans attached! I like the rolling casters on 2x4's high enough to slide the jack under and lower the engine onto it.
The motorcycle jack works fine though! $.02 |
ericread |
Jul 22 2008, 01:00 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
I asked this question some months ago and I was told that the weight of the engine and transmission exceeded the lift capacity of the mootorcycle jack.
Check your lift capacity before making your decision. Eric Read |
toon1 |
Jul 22 2008, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
I asked this question some months ago and I was told that the weight of the engine and transmission exceeded the lift capacity of the mootorcycle jack. Check your lift capacity before making your decision. Eric Read Not even close, the engine and tranny together weigh approx. 350#, a Harley, about 6-7hun. |
ericread |
Jul 22 2008, 01:38 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
When I looked at the Kragen lift, I thought it was rated at 325 LBs?
You might want to check. Eric |
toon1 |
Jul 22 2008, 01:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
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ericread |
Jul 22 2008, 02:32 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
When I looked at the Kragen lift, I thought it was rated at 325 LBs? You might want to check. Eric He was asking about the Harbor freight econo MC lift. I have it, it's MORE than plenty. Thanks for your update. I'll go buy one for myself! Eric |
retrofit |
Jul 22 2008, 04:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 17-April 04 From: Turlock,Ca Member No.: 1,943 |
Thanks for the hands on experienced replies!
Will ad this to my HF list... Allen |
toon1 |
Jul 22 2008, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
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914helo |
Jul 22 2008, 09:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None |
My Kragen ATV lift is rated at 1500#. Easily lifts engine/tranny combo. I just wish it lifted it higher.
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